Cry of the Kestrel: The Bardic Isles Series: Book Two

From an award-winning author and lifelong musician comes the second novel of The Bardic Isles Series. B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree BookFest Awards Audiobook Silver Medal Winner “A sharply-written, moving tale that weaves together epic adventure and genuine heart in equal measure.” – Kirkus Reviews “fast-paced and action-packed … an engaging read … a memorable story” – The BookLife Prize “Enthralling world-building, lush accounts of music and magic-making, and an ending that is truly suspenseful. Vivid prose and surprising magic will please lovers of any thoughtful fantasy.” – BookLife Reviews “The authenticity of the characters and the exquisite capture of emotions create a relationship that pulls at our heartstrings. Once again, we succumb to an immersive experience that is beautifully depicted and thoroughly engaging. A complete joy to read.” – The B.R.A.G. Medallion “A riveting fantasy story that I would highly recommend to every reader, both young and old. The author has created a story that has surpassed the first one … I adored every page.” – Kathy Stickles for Reader Views Gifted with the power of the Bards of ancient Eire – a power not even he understands – Kaelin is given the golden opportunity to learn from the other four Masters of the Bardic Isles. He’ll spend three months with each of them: the Instrument Master, the Master Flutist, the Voice Master, and the Master Harpist. But a false allegation turns the apprentice’s journey into a living nightmare, one which threatens to take away everything … his instruments, his robe, and worst of all, his own Master. As Kaelin learns the hardest lessons of his life, the music of Bardic Mountain pulls at him, and his sleep is disturbed by visions. Can he escape the injustice of Bardic Law and the mysteriously escalating pull of the mountain? Fans of Anne McCaffrey’s “Pern” series and Mercedes Lackey’s “Bardic Voices” will love this series, but you will find no dragons, elves, or magic spells within its pages. This is pure, character-driven storytelling, brought to life with the incredible magic of music. Unique in the fantasy genre, it is also a first-of-a-kind audiobook, with music that is vividly described in the book and composed entirely by the author.